Cycle 1
Health 2024-09-13 · Fire 2024-09-13
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Newton, IL
Helia Healthcare Of Newton
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 S Scott Street, Newton, IL
(618) 783-2309
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
57
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Helia Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.54
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.76
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.59
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.0
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.4 |
2.3
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.7% |
89.6%
1.1 pts better
|
93.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
91.6%
8.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.7% |
50.3%
33.6 pts better
|
11.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.2% |
6.5%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.3% |
18.5%
0.2 pts better
|
19.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.4% |
22.8%
5.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.5% |
0.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
0.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.8% |
17.2%
4.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.3% |
15.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% |
21.3%
6.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
5.2%
5.2 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.2% |
68.8%
11.4 pts better
|
81.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.3% |
14.0%
8.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.8% |
2.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.0% |
63.0%
24 pts better
|
79.7%
7.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.0% |
26.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-07-21 · Fire 2023-07-21
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (6 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-24 · Fire 2022-08-24
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-10-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-10-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-08-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-09-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-21
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-02-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-07-31
G · Actual harm
2022-08-24
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-09-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2022-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-24
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-09-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Miller, Stephen
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Miller, Stephen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, Stephen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mills, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
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